Dr. Brian Eisner specializes in urology (urinary tract disease) and practices in Boston, MA and Danvers, MA. Dr. Eisner's areas of expertise include shock wave lithotripsy, kidney stones, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, Humana ChoiceCare Network, and more. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. His training includes a residency program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Eisner is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Aldiana Soljic, who practices in Boston, MA and Danvers, MA, is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Soljic include prostate problems, peyronie's disease (penile curvature), and erectile dysfunction (impotence). She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Humana ChoiceCare Network. She is open to new patients. She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. In addition to English, Dr. Soljic speaks Bosnian.

Dr. Sherri-Ann Burnett-Bowie works as an adult endocrinologist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Burnett-Bowie include vitamin D deficiency, kidney stones, and osteoporosis. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, Humana ChoiceCare Network, and more. She has an open panel. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Burnett-Bowie's training includes a residency program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Burnett-Bowie's distinctions include: James D. Heard Senior Prize In Medicine, University Of Pittsburgh; Scientist Development Award; and Alpha Omega Alpha, University Of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Elahna Paul is a pediatric nephrology (kidney disease) specialist. Her areas of expertise include the following: kidney stones, lupus nephritis, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Humana ChoiceCare Network are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Paul honors. Dr. Paul graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and then she performed her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. In addition to English, Dr. Paul speaks Hebrew. She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Amita Sharma is a physician who specializes in pediatric nephrology (kidney disease). Dr. Sharma attended Lady Hardinge Medical College and Maulana Azad Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Miami Children's Hospital for residency. In her practice, she is particularly interested in kidney stones, transplant procedures, and glomerular diseases. She honors several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Humana ChoiceCare Network. Awards and/or distinctions she has received include Delhi University Merit Scholarship; ST ACHAR Gold Medal (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) for research; and Pharmacology, Pathlogy, Microbiology & Social Medicine.. Dr. Sharma (or staff) speaks the following languages: Arabic, Spanish, and Hindi. She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Sharma is open to new patients.

Dr. Franklin Bringhurst specializes in adult endocrinology and practices in Boston, MA. In addition to English, Dr. Bringhurst (or staff) speaks Spanish and Portuguese. His clinical interests encompass kidney stones and osteoporosis. He is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Bringhurst is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Bringhurst trained at Massachusetts General Hospital. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Humana ChoiceCare Network, in addition to other insurance carriers. His practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Nwamaka Eneanya specializes in adult nephrology and practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Eneanya graduated from Meharry Medical College and then she performed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her areas of expertise include the following: kidney stones, hypertension (high blood pressure), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). She takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Humana ChoiceCare Network, as well as other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Eneanya is accepting new patients.

The specialty of urology focuses on the structures of the body that produce urine and remove it from the body, such as the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Since related structures in men are responsible for both reproduction and the transportation of urine, urologists specialize in men’s sexual health in addition to disorders of the urinary tract. Urologists treat both men and women, as well as patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.

Certain urologic conditions are specific to male or female patients. Women are especially prone to stress incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infections, interstitial cystitis (a condition causing pain in the bladder), and urethral diverticuli (a structural issue where a small pouch develops from the urethra into the vagina). Some of these conditions may be adequately treated by a gynecologist, but patients may prefer to see a urologist because of their expertise in the urinary tract system. As for men, male infertility and sexual problems can be treated by a urologist. For example, urologists treat erectile dysfunction with medications or prosthetics. They may also perform surgeries such as vasectomies or vasectomy reversals.

Some other conditions that urologists treat include:

Kidney stones, which are mineral deposits that can form anywhere in the urinary tract. The stones can be quite painful, and some large stones may be impossible to expel naturally. Fortunately, kidney stone treatments have advanced quite a bit in recent years, and a urologist may recommend a procedure such as shockwave lithotripsy (where sound waves are used to break down the stones), or percutaneous extraction (where telescopic tools are inserted through tiny incisions in the back to remove the stones). There can be some pain associated with these treatments, but they are far less invasive than the older methods of removal.

Urinary tract infections, which are extremely common. However, if they happen over and over again, there may be an underlying problem within the urinary tract.

Congenital abnormalities, which refers to problems that are present at birth. Congenital abnormalities affect the genitourinary tract more often than any other system of the body, and they range from mild to severe in appearance and effect. The most common abnormality (in male infants) is cryptorchidism, where a testicle does not descend from the body down into the scrotum. Another common problem is hypospadias, where the opening of the urethra appears on the underside of the penis.

Renal disease, which is the loss of kidney function. For patients with renal disease, their urologist may be their primary surgeon or a coordinating member of their care team.

Tumors and malignancies, which are especially common in the case of prostate cancer. Urologists are most often consultants to oncologists in these cases.

The American Urological Association recognizes seven subspecialties of urology:

Pediatric Urology, the treatment of genitourinary tract disorders in children and infants

Urologic Oncology, the treatment of cancers within the genitourinary tract

Renal Transplantation, the treatment of severe kidney disease by replacing a non-functioning kidney with a donor kidney

Male Infertility, the treatment of infertility due to problems with sperm, semen, or male sexuality

Calculi, the treatment of kidney stones

Female Urology, the care of women’s urinary health

Neurourology, the treatment of urinary disorders caused by problems with the nervous system. For example, certain voiding disorders happen when the bladder does not receive signals appropriately, and erectile dysfunction is sometimes due to nerve loss.

Urinary and sexual problems can be especially distressing for many people. Fortunately, urologists are experts at managing these health conditions.